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Home Designers & Architects in Urban Honolulu, HI

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Urban Honolulu? We list 297 local home designers across Urban Honolulu and nearby Hawaii, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Urban Honolulu cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Urban Honolulu sits in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

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1. Spencer Architects Architects

2366 Liloa Rise # 101

2. Hawaii Closets Interior Designers

868 Puuomao St

3. Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect LLC Architects

2827A Booth Rd

4. Tantalus Studio Interior Designers

3656 Tantalus Dr

5. Residential Design Build Hawaii Architects

41-205 Paupahapaha Pl

6. Universal Interiors Interior Designers

1176 Lunaai St

7. Ohana Plant Works Interior Designers

1614 Ulupii St

8. Harmonious Interiors HI Interior Designers

604 Milokai St

9. Environmental Science International [esi] Architects

354 Uluniu St Ste 304

10. Alwyn Trigg-Smith Architects Architects

162 Ohana St #2350

11. New Leaf House & Garden Interior Designers

Kailua

12. SiL Vana Living Interior Designers

44-160 Kou Pl

13. Umemoto Cassandro Design Corporation Architects

970 N Kalaheo Ave Ste A306

14. Archipelago Hawaii, Luxury Home Design Architects

905 Kalanianaole Hwy Spc 2501

15. Sunpro Hawaii Interior Designers

579 Kaimalino St

16. Seabridge By Gentry Residential Home Designers

91-1160 Kamakana St

17. Tenibac Cabinets, Llc Interior Designers

321 Mokauea St

18. International Design Sources Interior Designers

560 N Nimitz Hwy Ste 201e

19. Fee Interiors Interior Designers

720 Iwilei Rd Ste 336

20. Brownlie & Lee Architects

201 Merchant St Ste 1930

21. Paul S. Osumi, Jr., Aia, Inc. Architects

700 Bishop St Ste 228

22. Eight Architects

55 Merchant St Ste 1420

23. Group 70 International Inc Architects

111 S King St Ste 170

24. Collaborative Studio Architects

9 N Pauahi St Ste 300

25. Analytical Planning Consultants Architects

928 Nuuanu Ave Ste 502

Home designers & architects in Urban Honolulu, HI: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Urban Honolulu, HI in Honolulu County.

What home design costs in Urban Honolulu

Home designers and architects in Urban Honolulu typically charge a flat fee for a defined scope, an hourly rate (commonly $100-$250/hr) for consulting, or a percentage of construction cost (often 8-15%) for full-service projects. Ask for a written proposal that spells out deliverables, revisions, and who handles permits.

How to choose a home designer in Urban Honolulu

  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.
  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.
  • Review a portfolio of built Urban Honolulu-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Urban Honolulu?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Urban Honolulu listings also handle new-home design, additions, remodels, and permit-ready construction drawings.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home designer or architect cost in Urban Honolulu?

Urban Honolulu designers and architects charge a flat fee for a set scope, an hourly rate often around $100 to $250 an hour, or a percentage of construction cost, commonly 8 to 15 percent, for full-service projects. Ask for a written proposal.

Do I need an architect or a home designer?

For structural changes, additions, or complex builds you generally want a licensed architect. For many remodels and straightforward new homes a home designer can handle it for less. Ask who stamps the drawings.

Will the designer handle permits in Urban Honolulu?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Urban Honolulu building department. Confirm this up front, as it saves time and rejected submittals.

How long does home design take?

A concept can take a few weeks; full construction drawings for a custom home or major addition often run one to three months, plus permit review.

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